Native Title Lawyer

About The Team
Our Native Title and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practice is led by partner Jenny Humphris, a recognised leader in native title and cultural heritage law.

Holding Redlich represents respondent parties in most native title claims across Queensland, as well as in New South Wales and Victoria. We regularly advise local governments, government corporations, developers, and both public and private sector clients on the native title and cultural heritage implications of infrastructure projects and land dealings.

This practice forms part of our broader Property and Planning group and works collaboratively across the firm.

About The Role
As a lawyer in this team, you'll work on diverse and challenging matters. Your work will include:

• Supporting Federal Court native title proceedings, including appearances at mediations and case management hearings
• Advising on compliance and legislative requirements around native title and cultural heritage
• Conducting due diligence and providing assessment advice
• Drafting and assisting in the negotiation of indigenous land use agreements and cultural heritage agreements.

This is an exciting opportunity to deepen your expertise in a specialised area of law with the guidance of a highly experienced partner. You'll also benefit from career development opportunities and gain broader exposure within our leading property and planning practice.

About You
We are seeking interest from candidates ideally with experience in native title law, or who have litigation experience and are keen to develop and practice in the area of native title.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has 2–4 years post-admission experience (PAE)
• Has a sound understanding of native title and cultural heritage legislation or is willing to acquire it
• Is confident working closely with clients and Traditional Owner groups
• Enjoys both advisory and litigation work
• Enjoys solving novel legal challenges
• Can manage multiple matters and prioritise effectively
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Is self-motivated and deadline-driven
• Is open to pro bono opportunities as they arise
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment
• Is willing to travel for meetings or court appearances when needed

Why join us?
This is a fantastic role for lawyers who enjoy both litigation and advisory work. While prior native title experience is highly regarded, we're committed to supporting the right candidate's growth with training and mentoring. If you have a genuine passion for this field and are ready to grow your career in a meaningful way, we'd love to hear from you.

Who We Are
Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia's largest public and private companies across a wide range of sectors and all levels of government. We are client focused with, expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we take pride in the quality of our work.

Employee Benefits
At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.

Our benefits include:

• A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
• Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities both inside and outside of the office.
• Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.

Firm awards and citations
We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.

• Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
• Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer
• Multiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30 The Best Lawyers in Australia awards/3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia awards
• Doyle's Guide – inclusion for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers, Best Firms
• Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession

Community & impact
We recognise the importance of contributing to our community by supporting various initiatives, providing legal aid through pro bono work, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm.

This includes:

• Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
• Diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
• International connections through our membership of Law Exchange International
• Red Cross Life Blood group donations

What's next?
To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Lauren Steers-Lemai, Talent Acquisition Manager, on

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button and submit an up-to-date CV, academic transcripts and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.